New Country of Origin Rules for imports from Hong Kong We are sending out this eBlast to provide guidance on the new country of origin marking rules for goods produced in Hong Kong based on the President’s Executive Order (EO) …
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Some good news! One day before the tariff exemptions to certain seafood is due to expire (August 7, 2020), USTR just issued a notice granting extension of the tariff exemptions to certain seafood products from China through December 31, 2020. …
Some seafood products from China on US’ 25% tariff exemption are set to expire on August 7, 2020 according to the USTR that was sent out on March 26, 2020. Examples are Tilapia, Alaskan sole, and other fish. Please review …
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Anti-dumping & Countervailing duty Due to all of the new anti-dumping orders coming out from Department of Commerce, we recommend importers and shippers to reserach in advance prior to sending products into the U.S. specially if it is from China …
The USTR is currently conducting a review of the imposition of tariffs under Section 301 involving the enforcement of U.S. World Trade Organization (WTO) rights in the Large Civil Aircraft dispute that went in effect on October 18, 2019. An …
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Personal Protective Equipment Requirements As there has been so much confusion on the importation of PPE’s, Flegenheimer International would like to provide you with the latest information on importing them. The ports have been confiscating PPEs due to improper declarations …
The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) Press Release – June 30,2020 NOTICE TO DIRECT PAY CUSTOMERS Effective August 1, 2020, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) will increase to $33.47 per TEU and $66.94 per FEU. Please see the attached Press …
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Flegenheimer International would like to remind our ocean importers and shippers and/or freight forwarders to provide us with the Importer Security Filing form at least 48 to 72 hours prior to loading the container into the vessel at the point …
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For those of you that showed interest in FDA’s VQIP program, FDA announced that they will be extending the application period until July 31. 2020. You can find the benefits of the program in the “Voluntary Qualified Importer Program” link …
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Important Information about APHIS Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Import Permits ________________________________________ CSMS#42457318 was sent out April 22, 2020 announcing the important information about APHIS Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Import Permits: “APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine is excited to announce that, …
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